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Definition
This poisoning is from an exposure to ammonium hydroxide. It is found in many industrial solvents and cleaners.Poisonous Ingredient
Ammonium hydroxide (can also release ammonia gas into the air)Where Found
Symptoms
Home Treatment
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number
Follow all instructions given to you by the poison control center. It is always necessary to seek medical attention for this type of exposure. Take the container with you to the emergency room. See poison control centers for the national toll-free poison hotline.What to expect at the emergency room
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:Expectations (prognosis)
Survival past 48 hours usually indicates recovery will occur. If a chemical burn occurred in the eye, permanent blindness will probably result. The prognosis (probable outcome) depends on how rapidly the alkali was diluted and neutralized.
Extensive damage to the mouth, throat, eyes, lungs, esophagus, nose, and stomach are possible. The ultimate outcome depends on the extent of this damage. Damage continues to occur to the esophagus and stomach for several weeks after the alkali was swallowed, and death may occur as long as a month later.
Update Date: 1/29/2004 Updated by: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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